1st Battalion, 10th Marines | |
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Active | November 1, 1940 – November 18, 1947 December 1, 1948 – present |
Country | United States of America |
Branch | United States Marine Corps |
Type | Artillery |
Role | Provide fire support to 2d Marine Division |
Part of | 10th Marine Regiment 2d Marine Division |
Garrison/HQ | Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune |
Nickname(s) | Nightmare |
Motto(s) | "First in the World" |
Engagements | World War II
Operation Desert Storm |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Lieutenant Colonel William R. Soucie |
Notable commanders | Emile P. Moses |
1st Battalion, 10th Marines (1/10) is an artillery battalion composed of five firing batteries and a headquarters battery. The battalion is stationed at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina and falls under the command of 10th Marine Regiment, part of 2d Marine Division. Its primary weapon system is the M777A2 155 mm lightweight howitzer.